Together, we are Sustainable Stanford

Group photo on Stanford campus of partners from across campus who celebrated the completion of the Zero Waste Building System

Own Your Role

100% renewable electricity for the past 2 years
80% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions
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Aerial shot of large solar array.
Aerial view of Stanford Energy Systems Innovations (SESI) complex.

Stories
of Impact

Living Lab
Projects

Systems that Work Together

Water

Supplying water to the campus, preserving existing supplies, and implementing alternatives with appropriate quality for use

Food

Designing a sustainable culinary culture through procurement standards, menu design, and food recovery

Transportation

Motivating sustainable commutes, alleviating congestion, and reducing vehicle and business travel emissions

Energy

Powering campus with a cost-efficient thermal system that reduces direct greenhouse gas emissions by 80%

Waste

Reducing impacts through waste reduction, standardized collection, effective contract management, and outreach and education

Land & Buildings

Stewarding Stanford lands, including biological and cultural resources, and ensuring sensible, thoughtful growth

Campus as a Living Lab for Sustainability

Research, lead, and shape sustainability by using all the resources campus has to offer

Innovative Operational Systems Fueled by Experts

Connect with the people and networks powering the sustainable operation solutions